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If you look back two years, 36% of U.S. workers were participating in the gig economy as their primary or secondary job. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a rapid acceleration in demand for gig workers as companies are exploring a monumental shift in how they approach hiring.
Gig workers are an option to fill some gaps in your workforce without the long-term commitment, and challenges, of hiring skilled labor.
The industry has recognized labor shortages for some time. Contractors continue to try a variety of often, outside-the-box approaches to bring in quality workers to add to or replace members of their crews. As the labor pool continues to get younger, the use of digital hiring techniques becomes more important than ever.
Lighthouse Research and Advisory talked with more than a dozen providers across learning, talent acquisition, HR, and more to understand the most compelling trends in HR technology and explore product differentiators, evaluate technologies, and ask the hard questions on behalf of buyers everywhere.
The increased demand for deliveries coupled with pandemic-related unemployment evolved and expanded the gig economy. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for gig workers, and many brands are activating digital strategies to find workers.